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When someone is convicted of driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) in Texas, it leaves a glaring mark on his or her driving record and criminal history. Certain places of employment will not hire someone with a DWI on his or her records. If the DWI was considered a felony, even more situations will arise that will put the convicted driver at a disadvantage, such as landlords that will not rent spaces ...

After being arrested for driving while intoxicated ( DWI ), the last thing you probably want to do is spend a night, or even several nights, behind bars in the local jailhouse. Texas uses a bail bond system that allows someone arrested for a DWI, or for most any criminal charge, to leave the jailhouse early and return to their normal day-to-day life while the case develops. In order to utilize ...

By estimates from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), three people will be injured or killed in a drunk driving accident every hour in Texas alone. Due to the prevalence and dangers of intoxicated driving, the state has implemented some of the strictest driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) laws in the country. If you have been charged with a DWI and you believe those charges are unjust or ...

A conviction for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas, whether it is the first or not, will bring about predictable penalties, such as license suspension and high fines paid to the state. But simply understanding these forms of punishment does not reveal the entire picture or DWI process in the state. To become fully knowledgeable, and therefore better prepared to defend your case ...

The third time is definitely not the charm when it comes to driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) arrests and convictions in Texas. If the reasoning behind the last two convictions is to be believed, then a third-offense DWI arrest indicates the driver has a proclivity to drive recklessly. The state will go to great lengths to penalize a person convicted for a third-time DWI and make it incredibly ...

Have you been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas once before? While the average person understands that we are all capable of lapses in judgment that turn into serious mistakes, do not expect the same compassion from the Texas criminal justice system, especially if you get accused of a second DWI. Texas No Longer uses a 10-year lookback period when determining if someone has ...

Among criminal justice systems and legal professionals, Texas is fairly notorious for having comparatively strict penalties associated with driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses . Drivers who have been arrested of a DWI, regardless of the evidence or lack of evidence against them, must take the situation seriously and begin working on a viable defense. Otherwise, the Texas criminal justice ...

If you were arrested for driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) after attending Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas, you need to start thinking about how you will defend your rights and driving privilege right away. Law enforcement officers and the criminal justice system will spare you no leniency, which may be especially true if you are an out-of-state visitor just here for the big game. Without taking ...

Did you attend Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium, tailgate in a nearby parking lot, or just had a house party with friends and get slammed with an open container violation on the way home? After any major sporting event, police assume that people are going to be driving with open containers somewhere in their vehicle, especially after a big tailgating party. No matter how common open container arrests ...

Are you visiting Texas for the biggest sports event of the year: Super Bowl LI in Houston? Everyone who loves football will want to be there, and just about everyone who makes it to NRG Stadium will participate in a tailgate or enjoy some brews in the stands. Texas law enforcement know this and will certainly be looking for intoxicated drivers to slam with DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges. ...

With Super Bowl LI just around the corner, the greater Houston metropolitan area is certain to see an increased police presence on the streets and highways, looking to catch football fans and partygoers who have had a little too much to drink at a tailgate. Whether you have lived in Texas your whole life or are visiting out of state for the big game, it is smart to anticipate more highway patrol ...

Super Bowl LI is set for Sunday, February 5 th right here at the NRG Stadium in Houston, pitting the Patriots against the Falcons. If you’re an avid football fan that needs to see the game up-close, you have probably already planned your trip to Texas to sit in the stadium and revel in the glory that is the biggest sports event of the year. Even if you weren’t lucky enough to snag some Super Bowl ...

Whether your designated driver left you after finding their New Year’s Eve kiss, or you couldn’t find an Uber to drive you home after the party, the police won’t be won over by your story if you are stopped on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. In fact, most police officers conduct field sobriety tests if they believe you are intoxicated. Failing these tests could provide probable cause for a ...

According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility , 38.9% of all drunk driving fatalities that occurred in 2014 in Texas were caused by drivers under 21. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of road fatalities, which is why penalties for underage DUI can be stricter than for those over 21. If you are underage and have been arrested for DUI, it is crucial you understand the ...

All of us, at one time or another, have probably received a parking ticket. We're out on errands, dining with friends, and return to our car and find a citation. It's frustrating because we realize you should have seen the sign and avoided parking there in the first place—but also defeating, because how can we contest the citation? Our car is physically, indisputably right there where it shouldn't ...

Imagine the following scenario: you're driving home from a social outing one evening when you're pulled over by the police. The officer comes to your driver's side window and asks for you license and registration. You hand them over, still wondering what the issue might be. When the officer confirms your credentials, he or she begins to ask you the foSllowing questions: Have you been drinking ...

While many of us are familiar with the basics of drunk driving and DWI enforcement, a surprising number of DWI suspects are surprised to learn about the legal realities of their charges. Below, we take a look at four common DWI misconceptions held by the public and what can be done to best protect the interests of the accused. "I'm Guilty if I Fail My Chemical Test" It's easy to assume that once ...